The Laureus World Sports Awards is an annual award ceremony honoring individuals and teams from the world of sports along with sporting achievements throughout the year. It was established in 1999 by Laureus Sport for Good Foundation founding patrons Daimler and Richemont. The Winners of the 2021 Laureus World Sports Awards have been unveiled at a digital Awards Ceremony in Seville.
The full list of Laureus World Sports Award Winners 2021 is:
SI.No | Laureus Award | Recipient |
---|---|---|
1 | World Sportsman of the Year |
Rafael Nadal
Country – Spain, Sports – Tennis |
2 | World Sportswoman of the Year |
Naomi Osaka
Country – Japan, Sports – Tennis |
3 | World Team of the Year |
Bayern Munich
German Football Club |
4 | World Breakthrough of the Year |
Patrick Mahomes
Country – US, Sports – American Football |
5 | World Comeback of the Year Award |
Max Parrot
Country – Canada, Sport – Snowboarding |
6 | Sport for Good Award |
‘KICKFORMORE’ by Kickfair
Country-Germany Sport-Football |
7 | Lifetime Achievement Award |
Billie Jean King
Country – US, Sport – Tennis |
8 |
Athlete Advocate of the Year Award
(Inaugural Award) |
Lewis Hamilton
Country – UK, Sport – Formula One |
9 | Sporting Inspiration Award |
Mohamed Salah
Egyptian Football player, Club – Liverpool |
10 | Sporting Moment of the Year Award |
Chris Nikic – American Triathlete
In 2020, he became the 1st person with Down Syndrome to finish an Ironman triathlon |